FrauWald

I recently tested La Bomba at the airport and was so in love that I immediately bought the new Fayora Oshino. To start with: I don't think it smells exactly like La Bomba and would say that it can almost be considered standalone. Yes, it goes in the same direction. But it doesn't have that unmistakable dragon fruit that inspires it. Oshino has tropical-exotic fruits that I can't exactly categorize, which remind me of the Juicy Fruit gum from back in the day (do you remember it?). Also, the creamy coconut note from La Bomba is missing here, which harmonizes so beautifully with the dragon fruit. Instead, this one is a bit less squeaky, and I smell a note that reminds me a bit of lotus flowers. All in all, a really great, exotic, and playful fragrance. Nice and strong, with decent longevity from the first impressions straight out of the fresh bottle. However, if you're looking for an exact replacement for the original, no, this is not it. I don't regret the purchase at all.

I recently tested Bal d'Afrique at the airport and was over the moon. The scent hadn't interested me for a long time, as I often find citrus fragrances challenging. But this one had something that made me sniff my arm repeatedly. Coincidentally, an acquaintance told me she had found a similar scent that made her happy. That was this one from Emir. Said and done, I ordered it! And I don't regret it... This one is a bit different; I can't quite describe what exactly is different. But I like it even more. Although it is a citrus scent, it doesn't smell like toilet cleaner (always my biggest concern), but rather something special! I could bathe in it, wear it all year round. It's just so beautiful, radiating bliss, lightness, fresh cleanliness, and femininity within me. The scent is not beast mode, but one that you notice every now and then when you move. That's great. I perceive it for about 5-6 hours before it says goodbye. That's OK.

This is not the first Dubai fragrance that didn't spark love at first sniff. When I got it in June, my aversion was so strong that I sold it immediately. I was convinced it only caused headaches, nausea, and it was pure hatred.

Recently, I found it at a market from a vendor and sprayed it on my skin. Hmm, the opening still wasn't for me, just a bottle of rum straight up. I walked around the market and the drydown came. Hm, somehow it was more pleasant now. The creaminess was no longer as overwhelming as it was in June, the scent no longer so whiny. It was a thoroughly harmonious picture of well-groomed creaminess, a bit of powderiness, a rich plum, and a touch of sweetness.

I went home first, as I wasn't sure if the fascination would change later.

The next day, my sweater sleeve still smelled of this wonderful fragrance, and I knew: We belong together.

Don't ask me why, but I've experienced this often with Arabic fragrances. I am too impatient and convinced that I will find enjoyment later.

Maybe this fragrance was just so extraordinarily different at first that it overwhelmed me. Anyone who doesn't like it should test it again later. I still maintain that the opening isn't for me, but the later development (what remains) is worth it.

P.S.: I love to overspray, but with this one, less is more.

I'm still not sure. I've always heard that perfume oils are supposed to extend the longevity of perfumes when applied underneath. Yara Rosa is a scent that, on one hand, doesn't last long enough for me, but on the other hand, is versatile enough to combine, which is why I could imagine the oil as a good base for layering.

The applicator with the glass stick is very easy to use, and the oil has a very pleasant consistency. On my dry skin, the oil absorbs relatively quickly and leaves no oily, greasy film.

However, the scent of the oil alone doesn't stay on the skin for long either! Somehow it sinks into my skin with the oil and then fades relatively quickly after an hour. That was the first disappointment, and at this point, I wonder if fragrance oils need to mature just like perfume sprays? Please feel free to respond if anyone knows.

At least I think that the scent of my perfumes lasts a bit longer when I apply a good amount of this oil beforehand. The oil actually works with a whole range of perfumes; I prefer to layer it with my numerous LDBS and Oriana dupes, which pair well with the Yara scent.

Would I buy it again? No. I think regular body oil would work just as well as a base because the oil isn't as intense as it's advertised on social media. Unfortunately, out of excitement, I ended up ordering the pink Yara twice and the Candy Yara once as an oil.

The first time I got it, I immediately washed my arm off in disgust. I couldn't place the scent; it was so extravagant and unusual compared to the vanilla scents I usually have in my collection, and that's why I didn't recognize the vanilla at first, and there was something strange about it. I somehow thought of Penaten diaper cream. Sold immediately, it was kind of musty.

A few months later, deeper into the world of perfume, it wouldn't leave me alone. I wanted to like the scent, if only because of the beautiful bottle. Well, I ordered it again very cheaply on sale.

I have no idea why I found it repulsive the first time; apparently, I've come far enough to embrace this unusual scent profile. Now it's come to this: I not only like it, I appreciate it very much.

The vanilla is really different, not sweet but aromatic and spicy in combination with the patchouli. You have to like patchouli because it doesn't hold back here. Thank God I don't get oud and leather; I'm not a fan of either. But the beloved brown sugar is there, along with a little splash of rum that I can still handle.

By the way, I fell in love with it in spring, and it also worked just fine in slightly milder temperatures, as long as you don't overdo it. But of course, it gives you those mystical autumn vibes when the leaves slowly start to change color and it gets cozy. Leaves, a log cabin in the woods, the fireplace is on, and it crackles. Enjoying a spiced tea while doing so.